About TXZoning.com

On September 1, 2025, the rules didn’t just go out the window. They got tossed out and run over.

So now, we have four new state laws in place that are poised to turn property development in Texas into the Wild West.

And most people—homeowners, real estate agents, even city officials—have no idea what just hit ‘em.

Think we’re joking? OK, take SB 840.

SB 840 defines "housing" as three or more units. But commercial real estate has always defined multifamily as five units or more. Residential contracts cover one to four units.

So…

  • What happens when SB 840 allows 36 units per acre minimum on that commercial lot? 

  • How do you price an older home sitting on land that just became a goldmine for apartment developers? 

  • How do you value commercial property that can transform overnight?

Nobody knows. Not yet.

That's why TXZoning.com exists. To track what's happening. To ask the hard questions. To make sure Texans understand how these changes affect their property, their neighborhoods and their futures.

Who Needs This Site

  • Property Owners who need to know if that strip mall next door could become 200 apartments tomorrow.

  • Real Estate Professionals trying to figure out how to price that house when SB 840 just made the land worth triple what it was yesterday.

  • Anyone who cares about what happens to Texas neighborhoods when local control disappears overnight.

The Zonability Connection

This site is brought to you by Zonability, the company that's been helping Texans understand land use and zoning since 2014.

We've analyzed thousands of properties through our Zonability Reports, working with title companies and real estate professionals across the state.

These new laws are way too big for just another page on our corporate site. They deserve their own spotlight. Their own watchdog. Their own platform for asking uncomfortable questions.

Get the Facts on Your Property

Real estate agents and brokers: You can request a Zonability Report at no charge from your title rep. Now that things have changed, you must know for certain about your zoning.

Get the facts by contacting Zonability at www.zonability.com, or email txzoning@zonability.com.

It’s not an option—it's essential. Because the line between commercial and residential isn't just blurred anymore. It's gone!